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Your Adventure Starts With a Passport

Select your home country below to get your official application form, direct government links, and step-by-step instructions — all in one place. No searching, no confusion, no middlemen.

Where are you from?

Select your country to see your passport application links, official forms, and step-by-step instructions.

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For United States citizens:

Download Form DS-11

New U.S. passport application

Download Form DS-82

Passport Renewal Form

Apply Online

Complete guide to applying, renewing, and understanding your passport

Find a Passport Office

Locate your nearest passport acceptance facility

Check Application Status

Track where your application is in the process

Expedited Processing

Need it faster? Learn about 2–3 week expedited options

⏱ Standard processing: 6–8 weeks · ⚡ Expedited: 2–3 weeks · 📋 Passport card also available for land & sea travel only

For United Kingdom citizens:

Apply for a New Passport

First-time UK passport application

Renew Your Passport

Renew an existing UK passport

Download Paper Application Form

Official paper form for postal applications

Track Your Application

Check your application status online

Find a Passport Office

Locate a Fast Track or Premium appointment office

Get It Urgently

Premium 1-day or Fast Track 1-week service

Passport Help & Advice

Contact the Passport Adviceline for support

⏱ Standard: up to 3 weeks (apply 10 weeks before travel) · ⚡ Fast Track: appointment next day, delivered in 1 week · 🚨 Premium: appointment in 2 days, ready same day

What you’ll need:

Completed online or paper application
Full UK birth certificate (first-time applicants only)
A compliant passport photo
A countersignatory to confirm your identity (first-time applicants only)
Your current or most recently expired passport (renewals)
Payment for the applicable fee

For Canadian citizens:

Download Form PPTC 153

Full application (first-time or expired 1+ year)

Download Form PPTC 054

Simplified renewal (if eligible)

Find All Passport Forms

Browse every official Canadian passport form

Find a Service Canada Location

Locate an office near you

Check Application Status

Track your application online

Check Processing Times

See current service standards

⏱ In person: 10 business days · ✉️ By mail: 20 business days · 💰 30-day guarantee: full refund if it takes longer (as of Apr 2026)

What you’ll need:

Completed application (PPTC 153, or PPTC 054 if eligible for simplified renewal)
Proof of Canadian citizenship
Two identical passport photos
A guarantor or references (first-time / PPTC 153 applicants)
Your most recent passport (renewals)
Payment for the applicable fee

For Australian citizens:

Start Your Application

Create an account in the Application Portal

Adult Passport Info

Requirements for applicants 18 and over

Download Application Forms

Official printable forms from the Australian Passport Office

Check Processing Times

See current standard and priority timeframes

Urgent Travel Options

Priority (2 days) and Fast Track (5 days) service

Applying Outside Australia

Instructions for applicants overseas

Passport Services & Help

Smartraveller consular support

⏱ Standard: allow 6 weeks · ⚡ Fast Track: 5 business days (+$107) · 🚨 Priority: 2 business days (+$308, compelling need required)

What you’ll need:

Completed application (online form, or paper form from a post office)
Proof of identity (birth certificate or current passport)
One passport photo, plus a referee to confirm your identity (online applications)
Payment for the applicable fee
Lodge your application in person at a participating post office

For German citizens:

Passport for Adults

Requirements and overview

Find Your Consulate

Locate the German mission that serves you

Download Application Form

Required for consular passport applications abroad

Schedule an Appointment

Required — no mail-in applications accepted

Apply via Digital Portal

Start your passport application online

Embassy & Consulate List

All German missions in the U.S.

Passport & ID Overview

Full details on documents and fees

⏱ In Germany: 7–8 weeks standard, 3–5 business days express · 🌍 Abroad: apply in person at your consulate — no mail-in applications

What you’ll need:

Proof of German citizenship (old passport or citizenship certificate)
A valid photo ID
A biometric passport photo (digital capture required)
Fingerprints taken in person (required by law)
Appear in person — no mail-in applications accepted
Payment for the applicable fee (~€70 for adults, plus optional express/delivery fees)

⏱ Standard: 2–8 weeks · 📝 Pre-apply online to cut your appointment to 10–15 minutes · 📱 SMS notification when your passport is ready

What you’ll need:

Online pre-application completed (recommended, not mandatory)
Proof of identity and citizenship (birth certificate or current ID)
A biometric photo meeting French standards (35×45mm)
A digital tax stamp (timbre fiscal) purchased online
An appointment booked at an equipped town hall
Appear in person for fingerprints

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Your Adventure Starts With a Passport

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